Two totally disparate issues have been bouncing around in my head of late. One is our (yours and mine) president, and the other is the “education” of our young folk.“This is the dawning of the age of [allegations] ...” I know. The original song was about rainbows, flowers, hope and love. Bob Dylan surely was right — “For the times they are a-changin’.”What a sad commentary on the times. Truth and facts are no longer required. A pointed finger and a false allegation is enough to ruin innocent people. Years ago, a teenager named Tawana Brawley falsely accused four men. The lie gained traction and notoriety when the Rev. Al Sharpton joined the fray. A falsely accused group of Duke University lacrosse players had their lives altered. National news based upon deception. There are more, many more. Regarding President Donald Trump, we’re hearing allegations. The Mueller investigation has been going on for over a year. What evidence was … [Read more...] about An age of allegations and politically biased schooling
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High schools: Eaton’s homer propels Coe-Brown to comeback win over MV, 11-8
Coe-Brown second baseman Spencer Murphy (left) shows the umpire the ball in his glove after getting Merrimack Valley’s Caleb Chevarie out during the fourth inning of Monday’s game. Coe-Brown won, 11-8, and improved to 4-1. GEOFF FORESTER / Monitor staff Brendan Eaton (right) of Coe Brown looks back at the umpire after sliding safely into home plate as Merrimack Valley pitcher Caleb Heath applies the late tag on Monday. GEOFF FORESTER / Monitor staff Coe Brown outfielder Matt Messenger gets tagged out in a rundown between second and third on Monday, April 30, 2018. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff Gilford’s Nicole Berube makes a diving catch in right field during the seventh inning of a 9-0 victory over the Inter-Lakes softball team on Monday, April 30, 2018. Courtesy By JAY McAREE Monitor staff Tuesday, May 01, 2018 Print baseball NHIAA Merrimack Valley Pride Coe-Brown Bears PENACOOK – Brendan Eaton was just trying to put the ball … [Read more...] about High schools: Eaton’s homer propels Coe-Brown to comeback win over MV, 11-8
Despite petition, Saint-Gobain will not fund Merrimack school filtration systems
By KIMBERLY HOUGHTONUnion Leader Correspondent May 01. 2018 9:48AM Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics in Merrimack. (Kimberly Houghton/Correspondent) MERRIMACK — Despite a petition from more than 700 residents asking Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics to pay for water filtration systems at local schools, the company says it is not prepared to take that action. “At this time, we cannot agree to supply an additional filtration system, but we remain open to further discussing these issues with the school district,” Dina Pokedoff, director of communications at Saint-Gobain, said in a statement released Monday to the New Hampshire Union Leader. Although the company is not willing to assist with the financial costs of installing filtration at the six local schools, the school board still intends to pursue the filtration process. Last month, voters adopted the school district’s budget, which includes $128,000 to install central filtration systems at the schools … [Read more...] about Despite petition, Saint-Gobain will not fund Merrimack school filtration systems
Nevada’s Charter Schools Just May Be the Answer
May 1, 2018 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment According to a report by The Guinn Center entitled “Demographics, Enrollment and Performance Metrics at K-12 Schools in Nevada”, for the school year 2013-2014, state sponsored public charter elementary schools outperformed district public schools in math proficiency and reading proficiency. In addition, traditional state sponsored public charter schools have the highest average star level, according to the report. Nevada’s charter schools are state-funded public schools that have their own governing boards, are held to the same academic standards as traditional schools but have more latitude in regards to budgeting, operations, curriculum and staffing. They have the freedom to hire teachers without a union contract. They are ran by people that understand business and are accountable for student acheivements as well as budgets. Unlike traditional schools, if they fail their contract doesn’t get renewed and they lose … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Charter Schools Just May Be the Answer
Schools’ levy, land requests deserve support
This year’s Bozeman public schools’ funding requests should get solid support. The schools are essentially asking for little to no increases in property tax levies. But they are seeking authority to purchase land for building two elementary schools in the future.They should get both.Mail ballots went out last week for the election, which will conclude on May 8. On it, school officials are asking for authority to spend an additional $163,000 on the high school operating budget. The elementary funding request is for $291,000. Taken alone those levies would nominally raise property taxes on a typical home by a few dollars. But because of growth in the school district’s tax base, the increases should be a wash and homeowners should see no tax increase. × Advertisement Voters are also being asked to give school officials authority to buy two potential sites for future schools. One 20-acre site is near the northeast corner of Baxter and Davis lanes in northwest … [Read more...] about Schools’ levy, land requests deserve support